Immediately, the battle intent of The One Who Stole the Tree's Reason dissipated.
　Everyone could see that it was out of fear that it had fizzled out.
　However, I don't know what the guardian (guardian) in front of me was afraid of me. I hadn't unleashed my magic, nor had I drawn my sword.

　Trying to irritate him as little as possible, I begin to introduce myself politely.

'...... It's nice to meet you, I'm Aikawa Uzumi.

　Hearing this, 'The One Who Steals the Reason of the Tree''s eyes widened.

''Ha, nice to meet you?　If you don't recognize this id?

　He identifies himself as Id, and holds out his arms to indicate his presence.
　But I don't remember him.
　A man with such a distinctive magic and body, once you see him, there's no way you'll forget him.

''Yes, this is the first time I've met you: ......''

　He says that from his heart.
　The 'one who steals the logic of the tree' id wondered as he sensed that his words were not false. Then, leaving me and my companions behind, he starts muttering to himself.
　I pick up the words in 'Dimension'.

'--What is going on?　In other words, not only did Uzumi-sama fail in 'Magic Circle' and 'Labyrinth', but also in 'Rebirth'?　Didn't anyone's 'longing' come true?　Is that why the guardian (guardian) rules are so lax?　Then, then, what happened to the world after that--!

　It was obvious that he was confused.
　I kept asking myself the question with my blue face and scratching my head.

　I reach closer and reach out my hand to calm The One Who Steals the Reason of the Tree, trying to calm him down.
　When he notices this, he looks up with a gasp and takes a step away from me. He reacts like a frightened cat.

　Then, in an extremely low voice, Ayde comes to the conclusion of his own question.

'--...... style. No, either way, it's none of my business. Everything is no longer relevant now.

　I take a deep breath and I can see that he's finished with his confusion.
　His swimming eyes have settled and he stares straight at me.
　I stare back into those eyes and ask, "Excuse me, you must have mistaken me for someone else.

'Excuse me, have you mistaken me for someone else?　Have you really met me?

　There are many things I want to ask him. Among them, what I want to know most right now is not about the labyrinth or the guardians - but about myself.

　But he continues to monologue without answering the question. It seems that he hasn't yet sorted out all of his emotions.

'Yes, that's right. It's all over. Therefore, let's forget that you have inspired your king. It's over and done with; it doesn't matter anymore.

　I instigated the king. ......?
　He said it didn't matter, but there was a hostility in his eyes. I remember those eyes.

　It's the same as when I met Ryner again, with the Palinclone stealing my memories. At that time, I felt the hidden hostility in Ryner's eyes, but I was confused because I didn't remember it.
　The same kind of confusion hits me.

But I haven't given up. I am determined to fight again. This time, I will avenge the disappointment of a thousand years ago. I am, I am--

　Without me, he tries to make an oath.
　I don't want to miss a word of it. Probably because that is the way of death and the way of the one who steals the logic of the tree.

' -- I will create the kingdom once again and wait for the return of the 'ruling king (Lord)'. She will definitely be able to get out of that place in the near future. And this time, the Lord who rules will win. By their own hand, they will bring peace to the continent (・・・・・・・・・・)--!　Yes, because that's what the king wants and that's what he wants--!

　The unrepentance was too grand compared to the other three.
　The Guardian of World Peace (Guardian) finished his oath and removed all the tremors from his body.

　Having conquered his fears, Ayde takes a step forward, which he steps back, and asks me.

'As you have heard, what I want remains the same as before. Let me ask you. What do you want now, Kanami-sama?

　I let the spirit of the situation push me to spill my purpose.

'...... I'm an explorer, so I'm aiming for the deepest part of the labyrinth.'

　Hearing this, 'The One Who Steals the Reason of the Tree' shows a slight hint of suspicion.
　I can see that it is observing me without a hint of carelessness, trying to find out the truth of my words.

　I'm not going to be able to exchange information with them if they are so wary of me. I have no choice but to ask him about himself, not about me.

'Wait a minute. To be honest, I don't understand most of what you are saying, Mr. Ayde, so I have to ask you a few questions about you. So I'd like to ask you a few questions about you: ......

　He goes down and wishes for an explanation.
　Seeing this, the 'one who steals the logic of the tree' becomes less and less willing to fight. It seems that the current response was unexpected.

'You have truly changed, Kanami-sama. There's no need for honorifics and titles to be used against you. It's almost embarrassing for me.

　He chuckled and relaxed his shoulders.

'...... All right. I'll let you do that, Ayd. It's easier for me to do this one against the guardians (guardians), too.

　I call him Ayde in a casual way.
　The air in the room felt a little lighter.

'And so it's your story ....... But I don't know how much I can tell you now, sir.

　Aide laughs and begins to talk.
　It made me feel a little better. If I can just keep laughing and talking with him, it will be worth it to get here. If I wanted to, I would like to be as friendly with him as I was with Rowen.

''If it were you right now, I'd be able to move my fingers. But the last thing I want is to tell you everything and then have to go through the same thing again. Yes, I wouldn't want to be lied to again, so...

　However, such faint expectations were blithely betrayed.

''--Rainer-sama. Fight Uzumi-sama and try to track him down.

　It was a word that no one had expected to hear.
　Even Ryner and the others, who were supposed to be his friends, opened their mouths.

''What?　What are you talking about, Ayde?

　Ryner was confused, unable to understand Ayd's words.

'--I must confirm. Is Kanami-sama now an 'ordinary man', a 'hero', a 'king', or something more than that? If he is the same as before, then--
'-No, so he doesn't know what he's talking about. I thought you wanted to be on good terms with Christ.　Then why do you fight against Christ?

　Unable to hold back, Ryner stands up.

'It's when people are cornered that their true nature comes out. 'I told you I was gathering subjects for the king, didn't I?　This is an interview, so to speak. We want to test whether Uzumi-sama can truly be one of us.
'What happened to the usual random interviews!　Why should we only hunt down Christ!
To make sure. You can't let someone with an axe to grind on your back, can you?
So why do you choose to fight there? I just don't get it.

　Ryner even understood the purpose of the id. But he doesn't seem to understand the reasons for choosing that means. He shook his head when he realized that it was not worth talking about.

　However, the other companions were different.
　The red and black 'Magic Stone Humans (Jewelculus)' who were accompanying him behind him understood Aide's intentions without misunderstanding.

''Err, I mean, Ayde-sensei. This person might be one of them, right?　So, you want to test your powers now?　And you're going to find out who they are while you're at it?

　The red magic of rouge begins to leak out.
　It was still building magic now.

''Yes. Uzuma-sama is a person who can be a substitute for the 'king' until the 'ruling king' returns. After all, he's the one with that track record.

　Hearing Ayde's words, a blush creeps across Rouge and Noir's cheeks.
　They look excited to see, and begin to express their wariness.
　Even Noir, who was quiet, begins to speak eloquently.

''Yeah, yeah. It's true that he's good looking, this hero-sama. I too would love to have you join us ....... No, preferably, to my Lord, hmmm, hmmm, my serving Lord--!

　Rouge also says as he fills the room with magical power.

...... All humans live under a mask. You can't see their true faces unless you push them to the last minute. It can't be helped.

　In the midst of all this, both Ryner and Shea continue to disagree.

'I disagree. This is not the time for this.
'Wow, I disagree with you!　A more peaceful way, please!

　Ayd snaps his fingers and chants a spell.

''--'Sleep. For now, shall our leader sleep like Hailey-sama?

　Then, like a threadbare doll, Shea crumbles down.
　With a cooing, fluent sleep, Shea sleeps as if she is leaning against Hailey.
　Beside her, Ryner clicks his tongue.

''And, Ryner-sama. I can only use auxiliary magic myself, and that auxiliary magic is only good for true humans to pass through. Probably, Rouge and Noir alone are not strong enough. -- Are you going to let these kids fight to the limit?

　Ryner gritted his teeth at Ayde's words.
　He looked down at his eyes for a bit and thought, then muttered evasively.

'Just do ......, right? Just do it.

　The magic of the wind is added to the magic of the red and black.
　I remained quiet, expecting Ryner to stop, but I realize that the battle is no longer inevitable.

''Ryner, I'd like you to stop it if you can: ......

　I will check with Ryner, who is the most talkative. If he refuses to do this, he'll have to go into full-blown combat mode.
　Ryner shakes his head apologetically.

'Sorry, Christ .......'

　Hearing that response, I make the same expression as Ryner.
　I get up from my seat and pull out "The Treasure Sword of the Alais Family, Rowen" from "Possessions".

　Ryner also pulls out his sword.
　The handcuffs are still in place. However, with the buoyancy from the magical wind, he dexterously pulls out the 'Ruf Bringer' from the scabbard at his waist.

...... Honestly, I'm also curious about what Ayde calls the 'true nature of Christ'.

　The broken 'Ruf Bringer' floats in the air. Because that magic sword is broken in half, it is divided into two parts: the sword tip side and the handle side. Both of those blades are pointed at me.
　And then, Ryner smiles with a deadly expression on his face.

You can kill me if you're in danger. It's easy for you, right?　Don't worry, they're all here, all of them, the ones who will die if you leave them alone anyway. I won't complain if they die.

　I close the distance, recommending that you kill him if it's too much trouble.

'That's hard to do, though: ......

　But that doesn't mean I can't just say "yes, I see" and kill him.
　While I put the letter I received from Shea into my 'belongings', I begin to figure out the escape route in 'Dimension'.
　I've got the information on Palinkron. We don't need to stay any longer.

　The air in the guest room is getting tense.
　The air in the guest room is becoming tense, to the point where the air seems to break at the mere sound of a single noise.

''-- Then, please...''

　Then the signal to start the battle is given by the id.
　At the same time, everyone's magical power explodes.

'Resonance magic--'
Resonant magic.

　First, the overlapping voices of Rouge and Noir resounded. Their magic power mixes like paint on a palette and is transformed into a completely different kind of magic.
　I interfere with their magic construction while keeping my distance.

''-- Magic 'Dimensional Winter (Di Winter)'!

　Adding the magical power of the icy attribute to the 'Dimension' that had been deployed, he went to interfere with the girls' magic.

''-- 'Zuittelt Wind'

　A soft gust of wind blows.
　That wind was entangled in the magic 'Dimensional Winter (Di Winter)'.
　I understand that the wind of the liner has interfered with the cold air that was trying to interfere with it, on the contrary.
　''Magic Offsetting (Counter Magic)'' fails, and Rouge and Noir's resonance magic is completed.

''-- 'Gravity Greed'!
-- "-- 'Gravity Greed'!

　The Resonance Magic "Gravity Greed".
　It's the first magic I've heard of.
　And it's also the first time I've seen the quality of the magic power that builds it. Hence, it was impossible to predict its effects in advance.

　The moment the magic power concocted by the two girls fills the entire guest room - the colors of the vision are reversed.
　Space, from top to bottom, shifts.

　The furniture in the room creaks as it is struck by a force that feels as if it is rising rapidly in an elevator. And then I feel a weight on my back as if ten grown men are on it, and I prod my knees.
　I have a hunch that it's a magic that controls 'gravity' - or something close to it.

　And yet, the effects of the Gravity Greed magic are not over.

　This sudden increase in gravity is, so to speak, the creation of a situation. Just as "Flame Guardian Flame (Aegis)"'s main mission is "Flame Arrow", this resonance magic also had its own mission.

　An uncommon amount of magical power swelled from the black girl Noir, and - it flashed.
　Followed by a roar that seemed to break the eardrums.
　It is not reflected in the eyes. However, I sense with 'Dimension' that the mass of magic power that twists the floor and ceiling of the guest room is coming straight at me.

''---Su, crystal magic 'Quartz'!

　Since his body is held down by gravity, he chooses to defend rather than evade.
　He passes his magic power through the "Loewen, the Treasure Sword of the House of Alais" and forcibly changes its shape from a sword to a shield. It will reduce the means of attack, but it can't be helped. It is faster to interfere with the crystal sword itself than to smelt those earth and wood.
　I can refine the shield in time and receive the mass of magical power in the nick of time.

　However, the pressure of the horrible magic power pushes my body through the shield.
　Easily, both feet leave the floor and are slammed into the wall behind me. The decrepit wooden wall crumbles like sugar candy.
　With the momentum, I am blown into the garden of the villa.

　Striking my back hard, I moan.
　Even without looking at my status, there's no doubt that my HP has decreased. However, this allowed me to get out of the mansion. As it is, I'm going to run and escape without turning aside--

-'WIND'

　A miserable demonic sword was flying in the air as he fled.
　Due to the repair of Reiner's 'Magic Power Wind Blading', the broken 'Ruf Bringer' had turned into two magnificent long swords. As if dancing, the wind magic swords attacked me.

　I'm going to be able to defend against one of them with the shield-shaped "Loewen," the treasured sword of the Aleiss family, and receive the other with the "Crescent Pectrazuli's Straight Sword" from my possessions.

　I'm at the mercy of a different sword blade than the twin swords that people carry and handle. Even in Rowen's experience with swordsmanship, there is no combat under such special conditions.
　While I'm stranded by the demon sword, the guardian (guardian) aide, Rouge and Noir of the 'Magic Stone Man (Jewelculus)' emerges from inside the pavilion.

　The liner is nowhere to be seen. Just when you think that, the wind falls from the sky.
　I swing my sword as quickly as I can.

　A liner with a blade of wind extended from my foot falls down.
　On the verge, the 'Straight Sword of Crescent Pectrazi' flicks the blade of Ryner's 'Magic Wind Blades'. The liner draws the two magic swords that were dancing in the air while being flicked off.
　After landing brilliantly, he floats the 'Ruf Bringer' around his body.

　Then, the siege of Aide, Rouge, and Noir in front, and Ryner in the back is completed.

　He inexplicably feels that he didn't notice Ryner's surprise attack and intensifies his 'Dimension'. The soft wind flowing around Reiner interfered with the Dimension. That wind seems to have created a hole in the range of magic perception.

''I guess it's a bit painful ......''

　I'm dripping sweat at the situation of four against one.
　However, the guardian id has yet to take part in the battle. He's just wearing green magic power on the two girls in front of him.
　Without breaking his vigilance, he checks the status of the rouge and the others.

--Status: body enhancement 1.45 magic power enhancement 2.02--.

　As far as I can see, it's just strengthening magic. It's not the type of person to fight in front of you from the recovery magic you just used.
　Using the current pause, I also quickly check the status.

-- Status.
　　　Name Eleven Es HP88/88 MP312/345 Class Wizard
　　　Level 20.
　　　Strength 2.47 Strength 2.22 Skill 3.19 Speed 2.12 Smarts 4.24 Magic 24.77 Magic 24.77 Qualities 2.11--
--Inherent skill: Star magic 2.03 Attribute magic 1.02 Blood magic 1.01
　　　Acquired Skill Elemental 0.44 Bodywork 1.12--

--status
　　　Name Protoes HP86/86 MP352/385 Class Wizard
　　　Level 16.
　　　Strength 2.23 Strength 2.04 Skill 3.45 Speed 2.01 Wisdom 4.20 Magic 26.23 Elemental 2.70--
--Inherent Skill: Star Magic 2.72 Attribute Magic 2.12 Blood Magic 1.01
　　　Acquired Skill Elemental 0.35--

--status
　　　Name Rainer Helvirshine HP 229/229 MP 77/144 Class Knight
　　　Level 18.
　　　Strength 8.14 Strength 5.72 Skill 6.21 Speed 9.56 Wisdom 7.89 Magic 7.44 Magic 1.89--
--Inherent skill: Wind magic 1.82
　　　Acquired skill swordsmanship 1.98 sacred magic 1.07 optimal action 1.01--


　The girls' names and skills indicate that they were created as wizards with special attributes.

　Three unknown number of wizards and one knight.
　There are plenty of ways to get away, if only to escape. However, I can't see the bottom of the guardians (guardians). I'm not sure if I can easily show them my back in this situation.
　As a result, he chooses a large attack magic.

''--Ice magic 'Midgall's Freeze'!

　It refines like an ice snake rising from under my feet.
　In response to my magic, Rouge and Noir also construct a large magic.

''Resonant magic 'Gravity Demon'!
Resonant magic 'Gravity Demon'!

　At the same time as I speak, an invisible "something" is born in the garden.
　That "something" runs towards me, gouging the ground of the garden as if it were a large beast trampling the earth.
　The flowers in the garden scatter and the trees crumble.

　I release the ice snake I prepared not with that 'something', but towards the sky.
　The ice snake soars high into the sky and bursts into ice fireworks in the sky.

　Seeing that large magic waste, Rouge and Noir were confused.

　Leaving their bewilderment behind, I deal with the unseen 'something' using only my physical abilities.
　Having left the museum, I'm out of the weight that binds my body. Unlike in the room, it's also large enough. I don't feel the need to go out of my way to counter a genuine wizard with magic.

　I jumped to the side and avoided the invisible 'something'.
　However, the "something" that was avoided changed its direction of travel on the way and chased me as I ran away. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it happen.

　I'm not going to be able to get a good idea of what I'm looking for.
　It's a little painful.

　However, the two girls won't let up.
　Seeing my physical prowess, I add more magic.

''Vavrial Greed!''
'Vavrial Greed'!

　Bubbles that resembled dimensional magic 'foam' like a splash of water overflowed in large quantities from the two girls' feet.
　I'm going to be the first to say that I'm not going to be the only one. I observe the magic in "Dimension".

　The 'something' had knocked down a large tree, causing many leaves to dance around the garden. One of the leaves is covered in bubbles. Instantly, the leaves plummeted to the ground.

　From this information, I have a guess about the magic of Rouge and Noir.
　At a quick glance, it looks as if they are manipulating gravity. Or maybe they are interfering with resistance, buoyancy, attraction and repulsion.
　That's all you can think about - you quickly shake off the scientific thinking that follows the common sense of the original world.
　If you consider magic seriously, we are the ones who look foolish. Thanks to my friends Maria and Dia, I know that very well.
　If it's done poorly, it could be changing the mass of things or rewriting the laws of the world itself.
　It's better to think of them now as wizards who are good at 'pulling downward with their magic power' in a vague way.

　In other words, if you touch the magic of the invisible "something" that is now approaching, there is a high possibility that you will be bound to the ground. You should also avoid touching it with your sword.

　I'm going to be able to run away from the "something" while jumping around the garden. I also avoid the countless bubbles floating around me, so my movements are close to juggling.

　Naturally, I'm looking for an opening to escape while jumping around.
　However, he is unable to establish an escape route from the garden as the liners attack him with their twin swords at key points. The comings and goings of the liner are violent, and it's also troublesome that it's difficult to defeat him in a counterattack.

　It's quite a tough situation.
　If the magic of Rouge and Noir continues to add up, I'll probably end up eating one of them.

　But even so, I still choose the long game.

　Frustrated by my lack of capture, Rouge and Noir increase the number of bubbles and invisible 'something'. In proportion to this, the garden becomes even more desolate. The ground is dug up by the invisible 'something' and the garden, which was overflowing with greenery, turns into an unseen brown arable land.

'Oh my god, it's so quick!　But we're almost there, and we're going to get them!
There's no way out: ......!　Now it's a dead end: ......!

　Rouge and Noir are convinced of victory and try to add their magic to finish it off.
　It is true that they are right, I am nearing my limit.
　However, it is rather me who wants to say "this is the end of the line".

　If Hailey had been awake, she would have realized it. But now I am the only dimensional wizard here. I am convinced of victory.

　An invisible "something" is approaching from all sides.
　There is no escape from the enclosed bubble.
　Rouge and Noir strike a gut pose.
　The voice that resounds there...

Resonant magic, the Flame Guardian Flame!
Resonant magic, the Flame Guardian Flame!

　Flames of various shapes, such as squares and rings, covered the sky.
　It was like stars twinkling in the daylight.

''Flame Arrow (Fall Flower)!''

　And then, from the stars, a white rain shakes.
　Fire magic, which resembles a ray of light, falls into the garden in large quantities.
　That tyrannical fire magic scattered all the bubbles that had developed in the garden and pierced the invisible 'something'. The magical siege that Rouge and Noir had spent so much time creating was completely destroyed in an instant.